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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1913

Page

3

Baseball Trials and Weather Postponements Hit Local Season

The piece recaps a young recruit’s rough debut on the mound and comments on a West association schedule delay due to bad weather. It notes Milan’s 1911 batting peak and base theft, Birmingham band traditions during games, and Carroll of the Birmingham Barons as a rising third baseman.

A Man Not By Promises But By Past Deeds

Judge a man by what he has done says a writer praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The ad touts the product as superior and notes it is for sale by S M Thompson in New Decatur and the Decatur Drug Co in Decatur.

Chamberlain S. M. Thompson New Decatur Decatur Drug Co Decatur

Made to Order Screens by E. C. Payne Lumber

An advertising note urges prompt ordering of custom screens from E. C. Payne Lumber, promising tailored fits and made to measure screen products to protect homes from pests and illness.

Washington outfielder born in Linden Tenn leads league

The article notes an outfielder from the Washington team as the major leagues leading base stealer, born in Linden Tennessee on March 16, 1886. It praises his all around skills in batting fielding and baserunning and traces his early career to 1905 with the Blossom Texas team before joining Wichita.

Wichita Washington Senators Washingon Milan Linden Tenn Clyde Blossom Texas Oye Wichta

Ballard’s Horehound Syrup and Pepper Plaster for Cough

A tight chest and dry cough signal lung inflammation. Ballard’s Horehound Syrup eases tightness while free Herrick’s Red Pepper Porous Plaster draws out inflammation. Ideal for curing colds in the chest. Sold by Owl Drug Co.

Ballard Herrick Owl Drug Co

Decatur's New Hotel Lyons Boosts Local Trade

March departs and Easter vibes rise as Decatur prepares for summer. Hotel Lyons aims to draw business from rival inns, while Crow & Crow showcase sporting goods in a standout window. A Garnett high grade shoe sale posts a strong Saturday showing and hints at ongoing bargains.

Garnett W. J. Garnett

Notice of Final Settlement in Workman Estates

In Morgan County Alabama probate court on March 24 1913 guardian Maggie Workman filed final settlement for Marjorie and Dorothy Workman with account and vouchers. An April 1 1913 date is set to examine and audit the account and vouchers and all interested persons must appear to show cause why the account should not be passed. Judge WM. EB. Skeggs presides.

Marjorie Dorothy Workman Maggie Workman

Plumbing Services Ad Highlights Jerrie Clark Manager

An advertisement promotes comprehensive repairs from large to small at SANITARY PLUMB with Jerrie Clark listed as manager in Decatur.

Jerrie Clark Mgr New Decatur

Herbine Promises Cure for Hectic Stomach and Constipation

An old advertisement claims headaches come from a disordered stomach or constipation and that HERBINE purifies the system and regulates the bowels. It touts energy, appetite and spirit boosts with prices 50c and 60c from Owl Drug Co and Selig Drug Co, urging readers to check a dillous halt sek before it gets serious.

OWL, Drug CO

Also Mentioned on This Page

Decaturs Hotel Lyons The Mr. Klenk Indian Room Orchestra Florence Cafe Birmingham Urs T. Leonard Hobart L. A. Stubblefield Props Harvey P. Hughes Thomas Bros Massachusetts Mutual Morgan County National Bank W. Lafayette Street St. George Amin AU Fire and New York Life Insurance W. R. Smith the Furniture Hospital E. Moulton St Sporting News Odworth Hun‘aville High School Decatur High Decatur High School Moulton Macquard Merkle Ump Johnson T Worthy Crawford Turkey Leonard Cook Bros. Furniture Co E. C. Payne Lumber Clyde Milan Our Man GSS Sq Slaoeysyaye March Messrs Crow & Crow State of Alabama Morgan County WM. EB. Skeggs Meé CO Butcher Paint & Paper Co Cahaba Coal Malone Coal Hs Inc Olshine Brothers Bank Street E. C. Payne Lumber Co Pourth Avenue Ala C.C. Harris W. B. Shackelford J. L. Brock J. William Pole Ass't J. L. Hutton the Bank of Decatur, Alabama New Decatur, Ala G. A. Hoff WM. E. Skeggs F. A. Bloodworth
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